A five-year veteran of the big leagues, Flores last played in the majors in 2012, hitting .213/.248/.329 with six home runs and 26 RBI in 277 at-bats with Washington. He struggled with two different Triple-A teams last season, hitting .174/.213/.241 in 253 total at-bats.

The Los Angeles Dodgers pared down their roster Tuesday by optioning shortstop Justin Sellers and relief pitcher Shawn Tolleson to Triple-A Albuquerque. The team also reassigned catcher Jesus Flores to its minor-league camp.

CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman reported on Wednesday that the Dodgers have agreed to terms with catcher Jesus Flores on a minor league deal, with an invitation to spring training. The owner of a career .241 average over five seasons, Flores was a rule 5 selection by the Nationals, from the Mets, in 2006.